1972 Ford Torino vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Torino | GT |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |